Ornaments adopted in the construction of the golden candlestick and in Solomon's temple.
1. kaphtor, 'a crown or circlet.' Exodus 25:31-36; Exodus 37:17-22 .
2. peqaim, ' wild cucumbers,' egg shaped. 1 Kings 6:18; 1 Kings 7:24 . The definite form of these ornaments is not known, save as may be surmised from the relievo on the Arch of Titus at Rome.
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